Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Services Provided: They provide 30 hours joint foster/adoption MAPP class 2x yr. in Spring & Fall. Use shorter training program of 5 or 6 wk individual meetings for private adoptions and may for others rather than have family wait for next MAPP training. $100 adoption application fee and $2,000 for home study services. Will develop purchase of service contracts with agencies for special needs adoption, no fee to parents. No Spanish language services available.

Chautauqua Department of Social Services

Services Provided: Chautauqua County DHHS is primarily a foster care agency, although some children are placed for adoption from foster care. Orientation offered quarterly in each end of the county. MAPP/GPSII (pre-service foster parent meetings) offered twice a year (spring and fall), once in each end of the county. Several in-service foster parent trainings offered throughout the year. Four foster parent support groups meet monthly in various locations throughout the county. Monthly newsletter sent to all foster parents. Foster homes especially needed for teens and sibling groups

Hillside Children’s Center

Services Provided: Information and referral on all aspects of adoption and foster care and support to concerned individuals and organizations. Will assist families interested in a waiting child to obtain training and home studies. Services include annual conference, international / domestic homestudies, birthmother support network, search support for birth families, monthly homestudy and information classes, and pre & post adoption parent support groups. Youth support groups also available.

New Directions Youth & Family Services

Services Provided: New Directions Foster Care and Adoption Services provides a temporary, supportive environment for children who either have no family resources, or who, for a variety of reasons cannot live with their birth families. During their time with us, we identify and prepare a permanent home for children freed for adoption, or help birth families heal and develop a safe, nurturing environment to which their children can return. When children are freed for adoption, we actively engage families seeking to adopt and assist them through the process. For those interested in adoption, you must complete the MAPP/GPS II training class, please contact the Intake Coordinator at (716) 358-3636 ext 232 for additional information.

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Beginning in April 2019, the Coalition’s Adoptive and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone (AGAPE) will grow to serve four more counties – Madison, Cortland, Cayuga and Chenango. In total, we will provide post adoption services through OCFS’s Regional Permanency Resource Centers.

As the month progresses and we all have the opportunity to engage others in conversations about adoption, foster and kinship care, let’s make the effort to really listen to and elevate the voices of those most affected. We need to look to the input of adult adoptees; to recognize their journey, celebrate their experiences, and value their voice.

We’ll be coming to the Ithaca area soon and are looking to continue doing short interviews with foster parents interested in speaking about their experiences. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form.

The “Aderholt Amendment” would allow foster care and adoption service providers across the country to discriminate against both children and potential parents based on sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and marital status.

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Refreshments and childcare provided.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care. Foster parents and relatives with custody also welcome depending on space.

Register Now!

Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/19, and 11/26 at Dutchess County Community College on South 31 Marshall Road, Wappingers Falls, NY

Name*

FirstLast

Address*

Street AddressAddress Line 2CityStateZIP Code

Please confirm the county you live in:*

Email*

Phone*

I am a:*

Kinship Care Giver

Foster Parent

Adoptive Parent

Adoptee

Foster Care Alumni

Kinship Care Alumni

Birth Parent

Child Welfare Professional

other

Check all that apply.

Do you need childcare?*

yes

no

maybe

Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

Please provide the name and age of each child below:*

Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*

Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*

Attestation for AGAPE Services

I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.

A Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

A Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care.

Refreshments and childcare provided.

Register Now!

Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 and 11/27 at the First Baptist Church of Whitney Point at 2938 US Hwy 11, Whitney Point, NY

Name*

FirstLast

Address*

Street AddressAddress Line 2CityStateZIP Code

Please confirm the county you live in:*

Email*

Phone*

I am a:*

Kinship Care Giver

Foster Parent

Adoptive Parent

Adoptee

Foster Care Alumni

Kinship Care Alumni

Birth Parent

Child Welfare Professional

other

Check all that apply.

Do you need childcare?*

yes

no

maybe

Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

Please provide the name and age of each child below:*

Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*

Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*

Attestation for AGAPE Services

I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.

Families are complicated. Families formed through adoption or guardianship can become a complex waltz for all of the those involved.

This presentation will discuss ways that adoptive and guardianship parents can promote safe relationships for their children with members of their children’s first families.

RSVP Now!

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at the Starr Library located at 68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Name*

FirstLast

Address*

Street AddressAddress Line 2CityStateZIP Code

Please confirm the county you live in:*

Email*

Phone*

I am a:*

Kinship Care Giver

Foster Parent

Adoptive Parent

Adoptee

Foster Care Alumni

Kinship Care Alumni

Birth Parent

Child Welfare Professional

other

Check all that apply.

Do you need childcare?*

yes

no

maybe

Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

Please provide the name and age of each child below:*

Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*

Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*

Attestation for AGAPE Services

I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.

ABOUT THE COALITION

The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York was founded in 1975
as the New York State Citizens Coalition. The Coalition provides support,
information and advocacy for foster, kinship and adoptive families in
the Empire State and the professionals who serve them.